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=Style for Part_number in Classical Track Titles=

<ul><li style="list-style-type:none">[[Image:Alert.png]] '' '''This is work in progress and not official yet.''' The aim of this proposal is to provide a common framework how classical part numbers can be formed.'' 
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This proposed style guideline defines a structure for Part_number in [[Classical Track Title Style|ClassicalTrackTitleStyle]]. It is discussed on the [http://www.mail-archive.com/musicbrainz-style@lists.musicbrainz.org/index.html mb-style mailing list]. 

==Numbering tracks vs. parts of the work==

There seem to be two schools of thought about the purpose of Part_number: 
# Give every track a distinct "number" 
# Provide a "number" that links back to the original work 

Both are currently in use. For example, the [[Multi-Track Movement Style|MultiTrackMovementStyle]] proposal follows philosophy (A.) whereas opera numbering follows (B.). We propose to agree on (B.): 

Part_number provides meaningful information that refers to the score of the original work. As a consequence, different tracks can have the same Part_number, eg. if a movement is split across several tracks. 

Note that this proposal would supercede [[Multi-Track Movement Style|MultiTrackMovementStyle]] which was discussed in [http://www.mail-archive.com/musicbrainz-style@lists.musicbrainz.org/msg02732.html this thread] but not brought to RFC or RFV. 

==Structure of Part_number==

The structure of Part_number (which is part of [[Classical Track Title Style|Work_title]]) can be semi-formally defined as: 
* <span id="Part_number"></span>'''Part_number''' 
<ul><li style="list-style-type:none">consists of a sequence of [[Classical Track Title Partnumber Style#Part_number_element|Part_number_element]]s, separated by comma followed by space. 
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* <span id="Part_number_element"></span>'''Part_number_element''' 
<ul><li style="list-style-type:none">should be: Roman_number | "No. " Arabic_number | [[Classical Track Title Partnumber Style#Division_name|Division_name]] " " Roman_number 
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* <span id="Division_name"></span>'''Division_name''' 
<ul><li style="list-style-type:none">should be the translated version (following [[Release Language|ReleaseLanguage]]) of: "Act" | "Scene" | "Part" 
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==Examples==

The following are valid examples of the above definition: 
* Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125: II. Molto vivace 
* Symphony No. 9 in D minor "Choral", Op. 125: IV. Andante maestoso - Adagio ma non troppo, ma divoto 
* Symphony No. 9 in D minor "Choral", Op. 125: IV. Andante energico e sempre ben marcato 
* Requiem in D minor, KV 626: III, No. 1. Sequenz: Dies irae 
* Requiem in D minor, KV 626: III. Sequenz: No. 1. Dies irae 
* Cantata, BWV 17 "Wer Dank opfert, der preiset mich": Part II, V. Aria "Welch Übermaß der Güte" 
* Don Giovanni: Act I, Scene III. (Duettino: Don Giovanni, Zerlina) "Là ci darem la mano" 
* Don Giovanni: Act I, Scene III, No. 7. (Duettino: Don Giovanni, Zerlina) "Là ci darem la mano" 
* Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II, No. 56. Rezitativ "Der Landpfleger sagte" 
* Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: No. 56. Rezitativ "Der Landpfleger sagte" 

For the purposes of this proposal, ignore how the rest of the part title is written. As David Gibson [http://www.mail-archive.com/musicbrainz-style@lists.musicbrainz.org/msg03368.html commented], this needs to be sorted. But that's for a separate proposal. 

===Multiple Track Movement===

In some (rare) cases, a movement is split across multiple tracks. This leads to a situation where multiple tracks in a release could have the same title. While it isn't required that track titles be unique, a split movement could be indicated and disambiguated as follows: 
* Symphony No. 9 in D minor "Choral", Op. 125: IV. (a) Allegro assai 
* Symphony No. 9 in D minor "Choral", Op. 125: IV. (b) Tempo I 
* Symphony No. 9 in D minor "Choral", Op. 125: IV. (c) Allegro assai 

==Genre specific rules==

The following more specific rules apply: 
* ''Movements'' in concertos, symphonies and similar works should be indicated using roman numerals.

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